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  2. Ageism - Wikipedia

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    Age discrimination is the result of actions taken to deny or limit opportunities to people based on age. These are usually actions taken as a result of one's ageist beliefs and attitudes. Age discrimination occurs on both a personal and institutional level. [50]

  3. Ageism: Seniors can keep control of their lives by standing ...

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    Ageism in the aging network has not really been addressed, but it exists. Notably, it is important even vital for older adults to forge and strengthen social relationships.

  4. Guest column: Ageism in mental health - how to spot it and ...

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    For example, if ageism is encountered, I suggest you reach out to experts at the Area Agency of Aging, District 5 (419-524-4144; 800-860-5799) to share your concerns, to seek information, and to ...

  5. Most older adults face ageism, and it's taking a toll on ...

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    The real and lasting effects of ageism. The global life expectancy was 71.4 years in 2021, but healthy life expectancy in older age is more than the absence of disease. Things that impact healthy ...

  6. Wikipedia:Ageism - Wikipedia

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    The Age Discrimination act prevents discrimination against people over the age of 40; it does not address the issue of discrimination of minors, nor does it override various state and federal regulations related to child labor laws. Additionally, in 2008, Jimbo Wales, Wikipedia's founder, said: I have no very strong opinion about it.

  7. List of age-related terms with negative connotations - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of terms used in relation to age with negative connotations. Many age-negative terms intersect with ableism, or are derogatory toward people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Age-negative terms are used about young people as well as older people.

  8. Age stratification - Wikipedia

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    Ageism is a social inequality resulting from age stratification. This is a sociological concept that comes with studying aging population. [ 3 ] Age stratification within a population can have major implications, affecting things such as workforce trends, social norms, family structures, government policies, and even health outcomes.

  9. At 64, I’m Challenging Ageism by Fighting for Our ... - AOL

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    At 64, I’m not hiding from my age—but what I am trying to do is change society’s perception of it. I am very proud to be the age that I am, it’s just not the most interesting thing about me.